State of New Jersey v. David D. Martinez - Criminal Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division issued a non-precedential opinion in the case of State of New Jersey v. David D. Martinez. The defendant was convicted of felony murder, armed robbery, conspiracy, and weapons offenses, and sentenced to thirty years in prison. The appeal raises issues regarding lesser-included offense instructions and the admissibility of lay-opinion testimony.

Ottmann v. Hanlon - Business Dispute Appeal

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed most trial court orders in the business dispute between Robert Ottmann and Christopher Hanlon. However, the appellate court reversed the dismissal of a claim based on res judicata, finding the issue regarding a K-1 tax form arose after prior litigation.

New Jersey v. Jaibre Parker - Court Opinion

The New Jersey Superior Court Appellate Division affirmed the denial of a post-conviction relief petition filed by Jaibre Parker. The court found no error in the lower court's decision not to conduct an evidentiary hearing, upholding the denial of the petition.

OFAC Designations and Removals - Counter Terrorism, North Korea, Narcotics

The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has updated its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List with new designations related to counter-terrorism, North Korea, and narcotics. These updates include adding individuals involved in facilitating North Korea sanctions evasion and disrupting illicit networks.

S. Donahue v. DHS (SCSC) - Commonwealth Court Case

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the State Civil Service Commission's decision to dismiss Sean Donahue's appeal. The court found the appeal was untimely filed and lacked sufficient allegations of discrimination. The case involved claims of discrimination based on political opinion, religion, national origin, and age, as well as misuse of bilingual requirements in hiring.

Save A Lot v. S. Morales (WCAB) - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania reviewed a decision by the Workers' Compensation Appeal Board affirming a penalty and attorney's fees against Save A Lot for failing to timely pay medical expenses. The court affirmed the Board's order, finding the employer liable for penalties and fees.

In re: Appeal of Cresheim Valley Realty Co. LP - Pennsylvania Historic Designation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a lower court's decision upholding the Philadelphia Historical Commission's designation of a property as historic. The owner argued the designation would create a default event under their mortgage agreement and violated due process.

T.A. Skinger v. Mercer County TCB - Tax Sale Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued a non-precedential opinion in T.A. Skinger v. Mercer County TCB, affirming a lower court's decision to deny an objection to a tax sale. The court found that proper notice was provided to the appellant regarding the sale of her property.

C. Puleo v. UCBR - Unemployment Compensation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed a decision dismissing an unemployment compensation appeal as untimely. The court found that the claimant's appeal was filed after the 15-day deadline stipulated by Section 501(e) of the Unemployment Compensation Law.

K&A Insurance Agency v. Philadelphia Historical Commission - Historic Designation Appeal

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania affirmed the trial court's decision denying K&A Insurance Agency's appeal of the Philadelphia Historical Commission's designation of a property as historic. The court upheld the designation based on the City's Historic Preservation Ordinance.